I just wanted to say that the week I spent with you all has really changed my life. Which sounds like a cliche and something I never thought would come out of my mouth but it’s true. I feel different, happier and calmer. I feel a bit more like myself...

7-day Chakra Detox

This very special retreat explores our inner healing power through ancient Vedic and Tantric traditions and methods. In addition to the B&M Olive program, classes will be offered to help us understand and benefit from the forces we all have in us such as the Kundalini force. You will observe and dissolve karmic loads toward enhancing your health and life force (Prana), in your previous, present and future lives, and those of your children.

Mind & Body Detox Retreats in Paradise

At Olive Retreat we combine the best of modern science and ancient theory to help you join all parts of yourself that sometimes aren't communicating effectively. This helps you to become more aware of your choices and options in the modern, often disconnected and un-healthy world, and live more healthily and happily as a result. It's all about common sense and getting to know your best friends again - your body and mind. It's so easy and yet so problematic - until you know!

Seriously.

The Best of all Worlds

In Spain we retreat to explore ourselves. In Thailand we we get out to explore the universe. We "re-orient" our thoughts to combine the best of all worlds - nature, village life, beaches, mountains and forests to enhance the body-mind detox process and we have lots of fun. Olive Thailand is totally unique, leaving guests with a renewed sense of the possible and new friends, by the time they leave.

Thank you for the most amazing time this week. It has been wonderful, revelatory and just the most perfect end to 205 days of travelling. It has also been the best camping experience ever! Stars, comfy sleeps and cold showers next to the jungle!! All amazing. 

— Amy

Old problems require new solutions

In Khao Tao we find an opportunity to heal that doesn't involve pretending, pushing ourselves, or faking it until we make it. The village and its beaches and nature preserves offer a worldview unaffected by the view of life behind much of our suffering.

Imagination is the first solution, and Khao Tao offers us that, and more.

Thanks for an endless adventure and your unconditional kindness, love and support. Hanging in the shala, testing healthy spice-coffee recipes and coming up with monkey strategies will be sorely missed. Lots of love! Enjoy the stars for me ✨✨✨

— K

parts of a healthy lifestyle - we just put it all together in a great program

At a our jungle paradise, the 'OSHRAM',we review and practice various historic and modern forms of meditations and awareness to find which one works best for you in different occasions. Join us and learn about meditation and how it can help improve your life in so many ways. Free gifts from a regular practice is gratitude, awareness and serenity.

"I get it now, it wasn't wrong with me. I just did it wrongly. I'll definitely continue now, it feels so good." - Andy

"The concept of Karmentum did it for me. So cool and such Einsteinish perspective on the whole universe in us. How can I thank you enough?" - Mary

Yoga & Pranayamas

Yoga (see it as stretching if you'd like) enhances the detox process in a natural, healthy way. A flexible body is more likely to be a happy body. We aslo teach the Ashtangas, the 8 limbs of Yoga, that makes it so much more than a physical exercise, and that's when students often 'get it', to ultimately use the body to meditate, with no competition, no struggle, just observation. That's Healing!

Every morning we start the day with a sunrise yoga at the beach. We adapted to your needs, flexibility and strength. All levels of experience are welcome - from beginners to intermediate and even advanced. All sessions are followed by breathing exercises, or Pranayamas, and meditation or relaxation. Extra afternoon sessions are offered for those who want.

"Can you believe I do yoga, and I love it. I found a perfect group next to my home. None of that bullshit look good yoga, just regular yoga" — Daniel, 6 months after the retreat.

Food Inspires

Food is very important, but it's not only about food. We serve a delicious, homemade, Thai-inspired, nutrient-packed, all vegan diet as nature produced it (non refined) without sugar, gluten, yeast, etc. Why only plants? Because it's simply the best food and detox. You won't be hungry, tired or sluggish, the contrary. We teach you to read your own nature, your body, to restore and maximise your health. You will be delighted by our colourful the food, we promise, read what the media said.

At a recent retreat, we hosted one of the food critics for The Independent who specializes in French food and wine. She said that her week with us was “the best food week of my life.” Enough said.

"So beautiful and unusual. So easy to forget what I thought would never leave me." — J.B.A

Dialogue with O•8

You have questions and we have more questions. Each day we choose a beautiful setting and engage in stimulating dialogues about topics as varied as the science of nutrition to what thoughts hold us back from experiencing contentment and peace, energy and creativity of all forms. The answers to why we don't do what we know is good for us, will reveal.

Old problems require new solutions and we believe in the importance of discussion for leading us to our own unique and deeper truths. One thing we can promise - you'll figure it out. The first question is always what healthy mean to you?

"Now suddenly it all makes so much more sense. For the first time in a long time I feel I can do things I always dreamed of." —Susan

I can’t believe I slept the whole night. I haven’t done that in 2 years. 

— Mary

Exercise

Well of course! We all know that our nature is to "exercise", but do you know why? It's not only to get a strong heart muscle and a healthy respiratory system, it's also about the hormones, the micro-biome, your liver detox and to give yourself a chance to be happy and at peace.

The difference is that we integrate it in all we do so that you won't even notice that you have done it. We bike to the village to get mangoes, we hike up the mountain for a sunset meditation, we explore the temple on the hill, or you might like shopping at the evening market, run at the beach, or swim after the morning yoga. Whatever you like is what you are going to do. We help you find out what you like.

I have no idea what got me to book, but I’m so glad I did. I feel alive again. 

— Maria

Cristina and Ray is an amazing combo. I don’t think there is anything they haven’t thought of. 

— Liza

Sleep Perfection

Sleep is detoxing, more so when the air is fresh, and the lullaby of the jungle cicadas, ocean waves and village life is uninterrupted. Thailand is the prefect climate for living and sleeping outdoors. We have created Prana Pods for the perfect sleeping experience. Every night there is a slight breeze, and every nuance of it cascades through our high strength, lightweight design. You won't miss a breath, a sound, a subtlety. Nothing stands between you and nature but a few millimeters of sturdy screen.

The inner sleeping unit slides out for amazing moon and star gazing on the many strikingly clear nights, and on those occasions when it rains, slides back in in a matter of seconds. The functionality of the unit also allows greater floor space for naps, yoga, meditating, reading, hanging out, or just surfing the web. Up to you. Enjoy

This video will give you an idea of what to expect from an Olive Retreat.

*This venue is no longer in us :)

Get Healthier

Olive Retreat Thailand has helped people in the following areas:

De-stress and relaxation

Performance

Creativity

Self-care and kindness

Career and life choices

Nutrition and cooking

Fitness and exercise

Meditation

Yoga and stretching

Anxiety, depression, loneliness, sadness, loss

Addiction

Weight-loss and obesity

Food allergies and sensitivities

Inflammation, disease and disorders

Relationships; getting in and getting out

Breathing correctly

Living ans seeking the 'truth'

At Olive Retreat Thailand you can chose to sleep in a tent at our jungle camp site next to a national park, with all its adventures, or you can sleep in a private Thai Hut. Both are located 5 minutes from the beach and the village.

Ask us anything

Name *

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email *

Phone

Phone

Country

(###)

###

####

Best time to call

Message

Perfect, thanks. We will be in touch very soon.

I loved nature from before, I knew that, but at Olive I learned to love myself.

— Jana

Olive Retreat Thailand is part of Khao Tao Group. We co-create with NGO's, temples and local companies to help and support each other in any way we can, and to enhance your re-orienting experience. Don't worry, we got you covered from real to proverbial door.

From January 2017 we offer special classes for Cooking, Yoga and Creativity. Check out the dates at our booking page. We truly hope to see you in the beautiful village of Khao Tao, with all its pristine nature around it.

Daily Schedule

Activities are optional, you don't have to do anything. If you come to relax and sleep that's what you need.

07:00 Yoga/healthy stretching to get your detox going, after we do Pranayamas & Meditation.08:00 Breakfast; a protein boost for the hungry, a pleasure for the body and the mind.10:00 Body & Mind Health Dialogue/Class; to make friends with your body.13:00 Lunch; from nature to nurture with all the spectra of light from the source. 14:00 – 17:00 Free time/massages/one-to-ones/walks & hikes/special activities/etc.17:00 Mind & Body Health Dialogue/Class to figure things out.18:00 Exercise; to fill you with the mountains, the animals, the forests, and astonishing views.19:30 Dinner; to calm our senses and prepare for the beauty(full) sleep.21.00 Evening activity; we just hang out, see a movie or go for a guided tour into the subconscious.

Timing is loose and weather dependant.

The retreat starts with dinner around 19.00 on the arrival day and ends no later 15.00 on the departure day. If your flights are booked differently that's OK too, let us know to make a plan for you.

Sunset at the beautiful beach Sai Noi, just a skip through the forest from us. Here is where we sometimes do yoga, swim, meditate, walk, our just hang out. Climb the rocks and go through the temple and you get to the larger beach in Khao Tao.

Both are amazingly free and perfect for contemplation.

All is Included

It's just easier that way, for both you and us, so please consider that when you compare prices to find your retreat.

7 nights accommodation 150 meters to beaches

Round-trip transfers from and to the airport (bus) and to an additional cost we arrange a private car

In-depth health assessment (Health Questionnaire is sent once you are booked)

Daily Body health classes + Mind health classes

One-one sessions, as many as you want

Cooking, detoxing drinks and smoothie classes

Health booklets, Cookbook, Yoga book and more

Daily Yoga/streching classes + Meditation + Pranayamas

All detoxing meals: clean, real, vegan, no gluten, no sugar, no refined food (don't worry, you won't be hungry!)

Daily availability of detoxing snacks and drinks

Staff 24/7

All-liquid intermittent fasting day(s) and digestive flush, if suitable for you

Daily aerobic + anaerobic exercise in a beautiful nature

Daily meditations + techniques (guided and non-guided)

Daily pranayamas and meditation techniques

Time and space to relax and enjoy and laugh

Personal recommendations upon departure (how to continue your quest for better health based on your Ayurvedic Dosha and needs)

* Please note your health is important and we want you to join us. we have done our best to price both countries the same to account for the differences in flight costs from Europe and Usa. We are happy to assist in finding good flights.